City Council demands DOC do more to prevent suicides
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“There's no cure for nightmares – some days I just think I'm still in solitary and this is a dream I’m free.”
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Local leader wins award to fund mental health work
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“I am honored to have had the opportunity to go from being a youth leader myself to now coaching and supporting so many other amazing and talented young people.”
Read MoreQueens police commander dies by suicide: reports
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The officer was in a car near Kissena Park.
Read MoreNY courts program provides mental health and case management services
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“It has been very challenging to maintain our mental health and emotional well-being in the face of the disruption, stress and anxiety of the past year.”
Read MoreNew Bellerose mental health treatment center serves people with developmental disabilities
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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are up to three times more likely to have a mental illness.
Read MoreNonprofit Talk: Adapting to a crisis to serve New Yorkers with mental illness
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Dr. Larry S. Grubler is the CEO of Transitional Services for New York, Inc.
Read MoreQueens DA drops case that highlighted issues in NYC mental health intervention
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“I’m excited because it was really starting to stress me out.”
Read MoreCUNY raises tuition amid student protests
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The tuition and fee hikes were packaged into a larger budget request that CUNY will ask of New York City and the state for the coming academic year.
Read MoreQueens honors innovative court program for veterans in need
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The program is based on a three-phase model known as the “3Cs” — commitment, courage and confidence.
Read MoreState introduces ‘adverse childhood experiences’ training in DV shelters and support programs
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Hevesi’s bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, marks the first time the state recognizes Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Read MoreOPINION: We must move forward to overcome the stigma of mental illness
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“If we are going to de-stigmatize this medical condition, we need more people discussing it openly and treating it like every other medical condition.”
Read MoreJamaica mom’s arrest highlights problems with city response to mental health crises: advocates
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Advocates say Herrera’s arrest highlights severe problems in the way the NYPD handles calls for people experiencing mental health issues.
Read MorePolice arrested her after she tried getting help for her son. Now she wants to hold them accountable.
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“They showed up on my doorstep, now I’m here on their doorstep.”
Read MoreDisability rights advocates sue NYPD for body cam video of Maspeth woman’s shooting death
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The NYPD denied NYLPI’s Freedom of Information Law request for audio and video files of the incident, prompting the lawsuit.
Read MoreLetter: Young adults in jail need consistent and appropriate mental health care
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“How can we expect to reduce recidivism when we’re compounding the issues that got them incarcerated to begin with?”
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